Motion sensing lights can be a beneficial addition to your home security system. Here are some of the pros and cons of using them. Pros of Motion Sensing Lights for Home Security Remember, while motion sensor lights are beneficial, they are most effective when used as part of a comprehensive home security strategy. This may … Read more
Securing your home garage from burglary is an important step in protecting your home and property. Here are some tips to help you secure your home garage: Upgrade Garage Door Opener Older garage door openers can be easily hacked, so consider upgrading to a modern garage door opener with advanced security features. Garage door opener … Read more
The garage door is often the biggest moving thing in a home. However, despite its size, it is often neglected. Like any other device with moving parts, it needs regular maintenance. An unmaintained garage door is dangerous and can be deadly. It can cause severe injuries like broken bones, crushed or pinched joints, spinal cord … Read more
When you think “garage door,” the glass varieties may not be the first that come to your mind. Whether it be a carriage-style or something more traditional, many don’t immediately think of a glass garage door as a viable option. But here’s the thing: It is. To be honest, when you see such garage door, … Read more
We have been working on garage doors and garage door openers for a long time here at Prestige Door. Sometimes we have to have a chuckle because we feel like we have seen it all. But nothing has been so pivotal in changing the industry as has the advent of the DC powered garage door … Read more
Many know to keep their doors locked at night and while their away. Many know to keep their windows locked when they aren’t open, and bolted especially when they are not at home. Many know how to take up additional security measures when they go on long trips. Still others invest heavily in complex security … Read more
Magnetic Alarm Contacts Magnetic contact sensors are the primary way in which windows and doors can be tagged by a security system for having opened or closed. When a sensor loses contact with a simple, stationary magnet on a movable pane, its system is able to discern that the door or window attached has been … Read more
The reason for having a home security system installed in your home is to ensure that you and the authorities are notified should someone try to enter your home without your permission. Once that alarm has been triggered, a loud sound will be emitted that is intended to drive potential burglars from the home. Today … Read more